Josephine

Girl's name

Josephine is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Joseph. It means "God will add" or "may Jehovah add."

Meaning God will increase
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 3,746
Peak year 1918

Appears In These Collections

Vintage Royal French Classic Beautiful

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Josephine Baker - Singer, dancer, civil rights activist
  • Josephine Tey - Author of mystery novels
  • Josephine Skriver - Danish model
  • Josephine Langford - Actress in "After" film series
  • Josephine Cochrane - Inventor of the dishwasher
  • Josephine Hull - Actress, won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
  • Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin - African-American publisher, suffragist
  • Josephine de Beauharnais - Empress of France, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte
  • Josephine Wiggs - Musician, bassist for The Breeders
  • Josephine Preston Peabody - Poet, playwright, author

Sisters for Josephine

Girl names closely related to Josephine

Nora Eloise Cora Rory Vera Teagan Quinn Rowan

Brothers for Josephine

Boy names closely related to Josephine

Owen Theodore Wesley Henry Declan Rowan Frederick Connor

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Josephine

Giuseppe Joe Joey Jose Josef Josefa Josefina Joseluis

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